2006-06-13 18:09:11 · 11 answers · asked by Cootie 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I think I understand what you are saying. It's not that he is going or that you are not proud of him. You do not know what to do in the empty nest scenario, correct? You have been used to someone being there and being around depending on you , needing you, right? He will still need you, even more now. He will need you as a friend and a mother. YOU need to keep busy. Find some friends, try some new hobbies you never had the time for, travel, fix the house, take dance lessons...things like that. It will be hard at first, you'll miss him and be sad but it will pass. Be proud and keep in ouch with him often, it'll all work out in the end!! good luck!
2006-06-20 17:44:30 · answer #1 · answered by catsplayyy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you making this sound like a "bad" idea or decision? Has he made a lot of poor choices and you don't trust him? Or has he not done well in school and you don't think he's going to make it? I am not sure where your anxiety about him going to college is coming from!!! I would say, I am so very proud of you! I know that college isn't easy but it is a great learning experience and will make you a well-rounded individual!!! I will miss you, we are all here for you, and good luck! Help him, listen to him, and support him, it's a great thing! Very hard to let go, no matter how many kids you have, trust me, I know. We're going through the "letting go" and letting them learn from their mistakes however I do know that that's what we all have done and continue to do, once we reach adulthood!!! I would be happy for him and congratulate him!!! Good luck!!! I also hear, if you are worried about "empty nest" syndrome that yes, it may take time as you are so used to being Mom 24/7, 365 days a year, however I also hear it has a lot of benefits if you have a good, solid relationship and feel good about yourself!!!!
2006-06-14 01:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by Laurie S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go buy a sports car and dye your hair blonde. Enjoy life and try not to worry about the midlife crisis.
2006-06-14 01:14:18 · answer #3 · answered by Fox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to take a deep breath. Now, encourage him, be proud, be his pole to lean on when he needs it. College is hard and can be very stressful. The one thing he is desperatly going to need is your support.
2006-06-14 01:14:42 · answer #4 · answered by cris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PARTY!!!! Just joking, that will have to wait until he is gone....just be there for him and praise him for his hard work and FANTASTIC decision!!!! I hope to feel what you are feeling when my 6 year old son goes off to college....WAY TO GO MOM!!!!
2006-06-14 01:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by Sol 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start saving for retirement.
2006-06-14 01:14:07 · answer #6 · answered by Fat Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Life begins again? Remember BEFORE you had kids?
2006-06-14 01:14:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SCreaM! and then turn his room into a disco hall!
2006-06-14 01:14:11 · answer #8 · answered by ♥ Haylow ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Encourage him and applaude him for his smart decision.
2006-06-14 01:12:30 · answer #9 · answered by ninjadanielsan03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
encourage him. thats what all moms do. so technaclly that was a dumb question
2006-06-14 01:15:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋